The “Cool Grey” is easily one of the most anticipated sneakers of 2021. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, we now have a release date for this very eagerly awaited release- December 11. This version of the Cool Grey is expected to follow the precedent set by recent 11 releases in that it should feature a robust patent leather rand more in line with original release and even the initial iteration of the CGs. Additionally the upcoming version should have the nubuck upper and not the ballistic mesh of the pair…
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An initial look at the Black and Blue Off-White x Air Jordan 2 Low
In addition to the white based colorway, there will be also be black Off-White Air Jordan 2. This second pair sports a black upper with a black and blue Wings logo , blue piping and heel counter. Like the white version, it features a Michael Jordan signature on the lateral side and Off-White text on the medial side. A black midsole and likely a grey based multi-colored outsole completes the aesthetic. The black and blue Off-White x Air Jordan 2 is anticipated to release this fall at nike.com and select…
Read More“Del Sol” Air Jordan coming January 2022
Jordan Brand will step into 2022 by introducing the “Del Sol”, a new colorway of the Air Jordan 13. At this juncture, there are no images but what is known is that it will utilize a white, university red, del sol and black color palette. How exactly this shoe will come together visually is speculative at this point. The “Del Sol” Air Jordan 13 is, for the moment, scheduled to make its retail next January at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 190 USD sticker price. Air…
Read MoreCheck out these latest images of the “Royalty” Air Jordan 12
As a cruel tease to sneaker enthusiasts who have been craving a return of the “Taxi” Air Jordan 12, the good folks at Jordan Brand decided to bring forth the “Royalty” Air Jordan 12. To say that the “Royalty” is visually reminiscent to the Taxi I would be a profound understatement as the similarities completely dwarf the near minuscule differences. The few aforementioned differences are the side plastic tabs, coloration on the tongue and rear branding as well as on the outsole. The “Not Taxi”, errr “Royalty” Air Jordan 12…
Read More“Red Lipstick” Air Jordan 14 coming in September
This women’s-specific Air Jordan 14 is a part of Jordan Brand’s fall 2021 release plans. Said to be inspired by red lipstick, this Air Jordan 14 Low sports a black combination suede and leather upper underlaid by gym red at the collar and the tongue. The insoles feature writing that is presented to look like strokes of lipstick , with the theme carried over to the lipstick tinged wrapping paper in its packaging. Below the upper resides a black and white speckled midsole and what appears to be an outsole…
Read MoreBillie Eilish x Air Jordan 15 coming possibly in September
According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, Jordan Brand is collaborating with singer Billie Eilish ( who I’ll admit I’ve never heard of but apparently has garnered a degree of acclaim) , on an upcoming pair of Air Jordan 15. At this juncture there is no word on the specific colorway of this collaborative 15, but the potential visual representation is that of a tonal sail sneaker. This apparently may not be a one-off, as zsneakerheadz seems to allude to more collaborative efforts between the two could be forthcoming. The tentative date…
Read More“Racer Blue” Air Jordan 3 : Latest images
This summer will see the debut of the “Racer Blue”, a new colourway of the Air Jordan 3. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black ,reflective 3M elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Racer blue shows up on the collar, lower lace holes, and the Jumpman branding present on the tongue as well as the heel. Below this upper resides a two-tone white and racer blue midsole and a cement grey, white and racer blue rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Racer Blue”…
Read MoreAn initial look at the “Royalty” Air Jordan 12
It seems that Jordan Brand is completely tone deaf and/or unable to resist trolling their consumer base. There has been a clamour for the “Taxi” Air Jordan 12 to return but rather than giving the people that which they want , they name a few slight cosmetic alterations and call it “Royalty” With its white leather upper and black lizard overlays, the “Royalty” Air Jordan 12 is very close visually to the well-received “Taxi” colourway. However there are a few differences- tumbled leather at the upper, the gold colour on…
Read More“UNC” Air Jordan 6 coming March 2022
Though we are quite halfway through 2021, news has already began to trickle out regarding Jordan Brand’s 2022 release roster. One of the planned releases for next year will be a UNC-based Air Jordan 6. At this very early juncture, there are no available images but preliminary speculation is this Air Jordan 6 will utilize color blocking similar to that seen on colorways such as the “Carmine” and “Oreo” in that it will feature a white leather upper underlaid by a single hue. A two color midsole and a translucent…
Read MoreThis Air Jordan 1 is inspired by MJ’s frat
This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by the fraternity he pledged , Omega Psi Phi, the first fraternal organization founded at an HBCU (Howard University) on November 17, 1911. At this early juncture there are no images available but what is known is that it will make use of a white, university gold and purple palette. These Air Jordan 1 High OGs are anticipated to release next spring at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High OG…
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